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KOBEcollector · September 12, 2008 8:00AM

I just found out this afternoon that i am a type 1 diabetic . I was diagnosed about 2 months ago with diabetes but it was thought i was type 2. My endocronologist had me get some more blood work done recently and she called me today to tell me it looks like im type 1 . I have an appointment Monday and she's going to show me how to do the insulin injections.

In a way im sort of glad im type 1 because now i should be able to eat more and put on the weight i have lost in the past 2 months. ( I have lost over 15 pounds in that time which is alot for me because i was only 185-190 to begin with. Im 6'1 )

Im really thankful to have the greatest wife , who happens to be a RN so she has been taking care of me the last 2 months

If there are any diabetics on the boards , particully Type 1's i'd really like to hear from them. About the insulin injections , diet ect.

thanks
Dave

zep33 · September 12, 2008 8:23AM

Good luck with your appointment.

Hope things go as well as possible for you.

BunchOBull · September 12, 2008 8:36AM

Having a significant other in the medical world is always nice when these types of unavoidable health issues arise. My girlfriend is a Registered Dietician, and though I have no health issues to worry with (that I know of), she herself has Celiac disease (gluten intolerance) and I have family members with diabetes whom she's been able to help a lot. If you have any major diet questions, I'd be glad to pass the word along; diabetes is one of her specialties. Good luck.

perkdog · September 12, 2008 8:44AM

One of my best friends is a diabetic, I know after years of him shooting insulin via a needle he finally switched to a pump- which is about the size of a large pager that he wears on his side and its hardly noticable- he tells me it is the best thing he has ever done for himself concerning his condition, you might want to mention this to your doctor, it is much easier and you dont need to worry about forgetting an injection either. Hope this helps and best of health!

lawnmowerman · September 12, 2008 8:47AM

Sorry Dave. You're a great guy so it will be alright!

Hi Paul

perkdog · September 12, 2008 8:48AM

Oh HI MATT

KOBEcollector · September 12, 2008 8:59AM

Thank you guys

Zep thanks

BunchOBull, If i have any questions i'll be sure to give you a shout. Im hoping with the insulin that i'll be able to eat what i want again

Paul, I've heard about the pump and it dosen't sound all that bad. Hopefully thats the route i go.

Matt, Thanks bud, im sure i'll be ok. First thyroid disease, now diabetes, im starting to wonder though lol. Im only 38 for christmas sakes

Dave

lawnmowerman · September 12, 2008 9:38AM

<< <i>

Matt, Thanks bud, im sure i'll be ok. First thyroid disease, now diabetes, im starting to wonder though lol. Im only 38 for christmas sakes

Dave >>

Dave, I think you need to start your Emmitt registry back up.

Here are some reasons why.

Since I started my Emmitt set:

I have never been sick and germs run from me!

I gained 25 lbs of pure muscle without lifting a single weight!

I grew some hair that I though was gone for good!

I can't leave the house without women chasing me, trying to rip the clothes from my finely chiseled Physique!

PSA grades my cards for free!

I get free gas when I flash an Emmitt card at the pump!

There is more but Tonya and I are going out for dinner .

and5zac · September 12, 2008 9:40AM

I hope everything works out for you.Yesterday was my 1 yr anniv of having my left kidney removed because of a cancerous tumor.It was diagnosed out of the blue,had no symptoms and getting that kind of news was hard to hear!Do what the Doc's say and everyhing will work out. Keep positve !

Lou

BunchOBull · September 12, 2008 9:43AM

Dave,

Is your thyroid disease Grave's or Kashimoto's? Those autoimmune diseases go hand and hand with things like type 1. My girlfriend has Grave's and as I said isCeliac...lucky enough to not have type 1 yet...hopefully never. Do you have any digestive issues?

Ross

KOBEcollector · September 12, 2008 9:59AM

Is your thyroid disease Grave's or Kashimoto's? Those autoimmune diseases go hand and hand with things like type 1. My girlfriend has Grave's and as I said isCeliac...lucky enough to not have type 1 yet...hopefully never. Do you have any digestive issues?

Ross, i was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism about 10 years ago . Just take a pill in the morning and im good . No digestive issues

Hope all goes well with your girlfriend btw

TheHun · September 12, 2008 10:12AM

All I can say is a post like this makes me grateful about simple things ...

my best wishes and positive energy to anyone who is ailing.

long live cool.

cheers

HighChopper · September 12, 2008 11:06AM

There is more but Tonya and I are going out for dinner .

You and Tonya are ALWAYS going out for dinner, Matt!

My wife just made me Ramen Noodles with Spam chunks.

Mmmmmmmmmmm,

HighChopper · September 12, 2008 11:08AM

Kobecollector ... My grandmother and mother had/have diabetes. I know the insulin shots become pretty routine. Educate yourself, watch what you eat and get plenty of exercise.

Sounds like you have a terrific support network. Wish you all the best.

mickeymantle24 · September 12, 2008 11:13AM

Sorry to hear about that My mom has the same thing.

lawnmowerman · September 12, 2008 11:49AM

<< <i>There is more but Tonya and I are going out for dinner .

You and Tonya are ALWAYS going out for dinner, Matt! >>

I know man. Good thing I have a nice physical job or I would be 300lbs

*Not that there is anything wrong with being 300lbs.

elsnorto · September 12, 2008 12:00PM

What did they peg your a1c at when you were diagnosed?

Snorto~

KOBEcollector · September 12, 2008 12:12PM

Snorto,

a1c was 9.5 and my blood sugar was over 600 when i initially went to E.R

Dave

Goodsport40 · September 12, 2008 1:12PM

Dave, good luck to you. I have 2 family members with type 1 and so far they are managing it well. I'm sure you will do the same. All the best!

Robert

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